Diary of an Uber Driver

Have just finished binging the series. Thoughtful, poignant and wonderful. Thanks ABC Australia!

I stumbled across this series on a flight to QLD (thanks Virgin). I only knew Sam Cotton (Ben) as a creative cartoonist, doing some really clever and entertaining stuff on insta etc. Anyway, I was intrigued to see him as an actor in Diary of an Uber Driver. I was hooked from the outset. The concept is great, the characters portrayed are realistic and some scenarios that unfold in front of Ben (the driver) are awkward, amusing, entertaining, tearful and memorable. Everything about this series revolves around relationships; those that are toxic, those that are rewarding and those that are no longer within reach.

The series is simply great and makes me proud to be an Aussie. I hope this becomes a bit of a fringe-cult series. Well done team!

Diary of an Uber Driver tries to offer a glimpse into the gig economy through the lens of rideshare encounters, but ultimately delivers little more than a disjointed collection of clichéd dribble. What should have been a raw, insightful portrayal of modern urban life ends up feeling like a shallow attempt try's to capitalise on the novelty of ride-hailing culture.

The writing is passive and unmemorable, just like the acting. The main character is more an observer than a participant, making it difficult to connect emotionally. The passengers - presumably the heart of the story - often feel like caricatures rather than real people, reducing potentially powerful narratives into fleeting, forgettable anecdotes.

While the premise promises a blend of humor, heart, and social commentary, the execution falls flat. There's little narrative momentum, and attempts at emotional depth are undermined by inconsistent tone and underdeveloped character arcs. It's unclear whether the show wants to be a quirky comedy, a dramatic exploration of modern isolation, or a social critique - and in trying to be all of them, it succeeds at none.

In the end, Diary of an Uber Driver offers a few mildly amusing moments, but not enough substance to justify the ride. Giving this crud 2 stars is being generous.

Best Australian comedy/drama I've seen in years! Had me laughing out loud! Super talented acting cast including lots of familiar Aussie faces. Based on the best selling e-book by Ben Phillips. Highly recommend the book and the show.

Great little show which is funny at times, poignant at others. What a crazy mixture of customers. It was fascinating to see the development and/or background of the characters.